Join us July 14 for our second annual SLJ Picture Book Palooza, an all-day, free virtual celebration of authors and artists dedicated to the visual dance and extraordinary craft of picture books! 

Join us for the 11th annual SLJTeen Live! virtual event, where you'll hear about the latest and most exciting forthcoming titles for teens and tweens. From rom-coms and mysteries to graphic novels and classic coming-of-age stories, our daylong program of author panels, in-depth conversations, and keynote talks will keep you inspired and entertained. 

Learn about the concrete actions library leaders are taking to help cultivate an antiracist, inclusive library culture—from examining the impacts of implicit bias, to evaluating spaces, programs, and services and examining policies and practices through an antiracist lens—to ensure that there is a shared value of antiracism at the library.

Learn how to infuse equity into every part of your library leadership and management to ensure a culture of inclusion and care in your library. 

Learn how to approach your practice, programs, and partnerships through a social emotional lens and better support yourself, colleagues, and your community.

Learn innovative and equity-centered instructional strategies for engaging learners, teaching sensitive topics, and handling censorship. 

Learn how to cultivate and promote inclusive collections to ensure your library materials reflect the diversity of your community.

Learn vital skills for dealing with all of today’s most pressing issues, including book banning, disinformation, patron and staff safety, and more, all from an equity and trauma-informed lens.

Learn how to build a plan to fulfill the vision of federal COVID relief funding for your school before the impending deadline.

Drive greater impact in your community, and realize greater efficiency and confidence in your work, by becoming proficient in project management skills.